Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 200, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 December 1933 — Page 13

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"fey Heywood Broun NEYKI YORK. Dec. 30 —One of th# favorite phrases of those ■who oppose innovations in government is? that familiar one which runs. "This is not in accord with the American spirit." I suppose the conservatives mean to say that this country always has proceeded under precisely the same economic and political theories. No one who ever read as much bs a school book should advance so preposterous an assertion. The history of America. normally enough, has been a tale of clash and conflict of opinion. If there is any health in us, it lies in the power to grow and change and meet new requirements. The Civil war itself was a striking and bloody illustration of the fact that not all good Americans saw eye to eye as to the essential fundamental structure of the republic. It probably is true that on many occasions national elections have been fought over comparatively trivial issues. One distinct credit mark must be awarded to President Roosevelt because he has undertaken policies ■which actually do set a very conBiderable gap between him and his opponents. This may lead to some real differentiation between the [Republicans and the Democrats, but such a change can not come •unless there is a vast realignment of the forces. a a a At the present moment Senator Norris, ostensibly a Republican, is far closer to Roosevelt policies than Senator Glass, a lifelong Democrat. The fact that the Republican and Democratic parties grew too close together never meant that we were all of one mind, but simply indicated a lack of opportunity for the expression of dissenting opinion. tt tt tt npo be sure, minority parties— A some of them radical—ha#e existed, but as yet they have done little more than scratch the surface. In a free sense of the word there are more Socialists than party members or voters for the Socialist ticket. At any rate, there are many millions who desire some fundamental changes in our economic setup. These people have been much too ready in the past to find comfort in some phrase flung out by a Republican or a Democratic orator. Radicalism by itself is by no means anew or an alien growth in America. Some of the most famous American intellectuals have gone far off the reservation in their theories. Thomas Jefferson, whose name is used in vain so frequently, was decidedly in the van of political thought in his own day. Os course, anybody has a right to guess just which cause Jefferson would espouse in the year 1933. I don't pretend to know. I have no authority to speak for the distinguished gentleman, but I will hazard the conjecture that he would be anything but a Jeffersonian Democrat. It should not be forgotten that one of the most successful and popular advocates of economic revolution was an American. Edward Bellamy, the son of a New England clergyman. stemmed directly out of the Puritan tradition. He was just as American as James M. Beck or Herbert Hoover, and his book, "Looking Backward.' sold more than a million copies. Its influence is not dead now. Bellamy clubs exist all over the country, and I would not be at all surprised to find his teachings incorporated in some national party within the next generation. a a a THERE was no outcry in Bellamys day that he was trying to overturn the fine old native trait of self-reliance. People read his book and found it good or otherwise, but they were content to argue on the merits of the case which he presented. For that matter. Eugene V. Deb-s was a typical Hoosier. His great pal was James Whitcomb Riley—certainly one of the most homespun poets of the nation. The Puritan community is not necessarily committed to the philosophy of Calvin Coolidge. Out of New England has come a vast variety of thought. In fact, while we are talking about paternalism and the co-operative commonwealth as opposed to rugged individualism it is well to remember that the lads who landed on Plymouth Rock constituted themselves a sort of commune. It is true that they could tolerate the idea of indentured servants, but in the beginning most of the things which they held most dear w ere under a common ownership. I The church did not belong to a few rich capitalists, nor did schools. Defense against the Indians necessitated close co-operation. Anybody who insisted on being wholly rugged in his individualism was likely to be found in the woods with an arrow through his neck. I would deny to no one the right to object to the theories of Norman Thomas or the policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, but I grow impatient when the only argument is the assertion that these things are alien —that they never have been in America before and never should be. From my point of view the Constitution is a document gracely in need of revision, but I will pay it a higher compliment than some of those who hold that every comma is a sacred symbol. I believe in and honor the founders of this country because they indicated in so many clauses their own conception that this country should grow that as it grew it would have W J change. I (Omix *8 'tC6t •UlM.l00) Bullet Pierces Thumb A rifle which he was cleaning yesterday was discharged, the bullet passing through his right thumb. Clarence McCann, 37, of 1326 Fletcher avenue, reported to police.

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MANY QUERIES ANSWERED BY TIMES BUREAU Letters Pour in Asking for All Sorts of Useful Information. 7,725 BULLETINS SENT Public Urged to Send for List of 265 Titles Available. BY' FREDERICK M. KERRY Director, Washington Service Bureau of The Time*. WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—Facts, information, debate material, satisfaction of curiosity, settlement of bets—a stream of material on every conceivable subject of human interest and human curiosity—flowed out of the Washington I bureau of this newspaper all during | the year 1933 in response to the ; steady stream of letters from our readers who made use of the free information bureau maintained at | the nation's capital by this news- | paper. Although it would perhaps be impossible to name any field of human knowledge in which questions were i not asked by readers, there was an j increasing demand during 1933 for , information on economics, finance, ! banking currency, prices, cost of i living, and of course —the NRA and all the activities of the new deal at Washington. During the year just ended, 625 letters from readers, each one asking from one to a score or more of questions were personally answered by the bureau. In addition. 7,725 printed bulletins of information were sent out at the request of readers who saw them announced from week to week during the year. Service Is Free It is the job of our information bureau to answer free for any reader at any time, any question of fact or information asked. If YOU have made use of this service during the last year, you are invited to use it again and as often as you wish. If you have never written a letter to our Bureau, you are missing a service to which you are entitled. There is no charge except a 3-cent postage stamp inclosed with your query to mail you a personal reply. In addition the Bureau prints and publishes and offers in this newspaper anew educational bullet in of 4,500 wards each week. These are obtained by clipping the coupon printed with each announcement in this newspaper and inclosing 5 cents in postage. During the year 1933 our Washington Bureau offered bulletins on the following subjects: The Story lof the Calendar, Guide to Letter Writing, Famous Naval Vessels, the Income Tax, Health-Building Exercises, Presidential Inaugurations Since 1789. the President's Cabinet, Technocracy, Wives of the Presidents, the Chicago World's Fair, Placer Gold Mining, and Waterproofing Cellars. Titles Now Available Scrip and Barter in the United States, Beautifying Home Grounds, History of Prohibition, Facts for I Fishermen, The "New Deal" Presi- | dential Messages. White Ants, How | to Reduce Your Weight. Bible Facts, Household Pests, Cooking for Two, Care of Canaries, Household Measurements, Care of Cats, Relief' and Recovery Laws, Economy Recipes, j and Learning to Fly. History of United States Coins. Popular Astronomy, Refrigerator ! Delicacies, Keeping Cool in Hot I Weather, Superstitions and Delu- ! sions. Calorie Values of Foods, Children's Manners. Psychoanalysis, ! Football Schedule for 1933, Propagation and Care of Bulbs, Interior | Decoration. Gems and Precio.is Stones, How to Make Yeast Bread, I Puzzling Scientific Facts and Simplified Parliamentary Law. Desserts of All Kinds, Radio Broadcasting Stations of North America. Weather and Climate. How to Use Leftovers. Cryptography. Aquarium Fishes. How to Make Fondants, Fudges and Bonbons, Christmas Customs, How to: Make Hard Candies and Taffies. j The Bureau, maintained at 1322 j New York avenue, Washington, D. ! i C.. will send to any reader without j charge, a list of the 265 bulletin titles now available to readers. TEMPORARY OFFICE OF LAND BANK IS CLOSED Federal Branch in Statehouse Closes Doors. Temporary branch office of the Federal Land bank of Louisville in I the statehouse was closed yesterday, j and in the future information on; loans must be obtained through county Federal Land Bank Associations. The office was opened Oct. 13, un- ; der supervision of Leonard 8.l Clore. an official of the bank, with Earl Crawford, Milan, house speaker, in charge. Originally it was planned to close the office Dec. 1.

Women of Four Big Cities Think U. S. Will Be More Prosperous Than Ever

By l nitcii Prett* NEW YORK. Dec. 30—Women of New York. Philadelphia. Pittsburgh and Molwaukee believe the United States is on its way out of the depression and that the country will be more prosperous than ever before. Their beliefs were revealed today in a survey of 40.000 women in the four cities, by Bernard F. Gimbel, president of Gimbel Bros., Inc., at a luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria. The women's vote, \Mr. Gimbel said, was overwhelmingly *'yes'’ to the question "are we on the way out of the depression.” The percentage of affirmative votes ranged from 78 in New York to 90 in Milwaukee.

The Indianapolis Times

HERE COMES CONGRESS!

Veterans to Renew Battle for More Relief and Bonus

This is the last of a series of five articles on "Here Comes Congress." giving the background of the important issues that will be at stake when the lawmakers convene again after the New Year's holiday. BY RODNEY DUTCHER Times Special Writer WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—Party lines will mean less in this session of congress than they ever did before. Huge Democratic pluralities ana a majority tendency to "stand by the President” assure a certain fundamental stability from the administration standpoint. Congress, however, will be composed of liberals and conservatives of various shades and types It wih be largely made up of men and women who must make records with which to appeal to their constituents. Demands of war veteran, labor and farm factions are given special heed in an election year. Even when such demands obviously are doomed to failure, their proponents insist on putting up hot fights "for the record.” The new deal has given many legislative proposals, heretofore considered “radical” and supported by only small minorities, a chance for serious consideration. Progressives will be trying to make the most of their opportunities to curb monopolies, redistribute wealth, and give the "Forgotten Man” a break. ana HERE'S a sizeup on some of the most controversial measures likely to reach a vote: VETERAN RELIEF—Last year, when Roosevelt domination over congress was strongest, the veterans’ lobby managed to knock out $100,000,000 of a proposed $450,000,000 saving on veteran expenses. This year it will attempt to get back the other $350,000,000 and more. The American Legion voted against demanding immediate payment of the bonus, which would cost about $2,250,000,000. Someone is sure to start a congressional drive for it, however, and, although a ride by both houses over a presidential veto is most unlikely, a real fight may develop. The Legion stands for return of service-connected disability payments ot where they stood before the economy act passed, including "presumptive” cases of service connection. Special review boards appointed to pass on discontinued awards have reinstated about 40 per cent and the Legion wants similar treatment for the other 60 per cent, as well as non-service disability pensions. Demand also is made for hospitalization of all veterans requiring it, though the economy act barred hospitalization for non-service connected cases. Finally, the legion will lobby for aboltion if interest payments on the bonus loans, -which would save veterans—and cost the government—about $50,000,000 a year.

PARDON ASKED FOR MUNCIEPOUCE HEAD Democrats and Republicans Seek to Free Massey. By limes Special WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. 30. A petition, signed by Republicans and Democrats alike, seeking a presidential pardon for Frank Massey, Muncie (Ind.) police chief, facing a federal prison term on a liquor conspiracy charge, yesterday was filed with the justice department. Massey was convicted in federal court at Indianapolis more than a year ago, together with Mayor George R. Dale, pardoned several days ago, and with several other Muncie policemen and officials whose convictions were reversed by the circuit court of appeals at Chicago. The chief is on his way to Washington to plead personally for the pardon. He faces a sentence of eighteen months in prison and a SI,OOO fine. PREDICTS CHICKEN IN EVERY AMERICAN POT C. of C. Secretary Lauds Country's Economic Progress. “A chicken in every pot and two cars in every garage” soon will be a reality as result of economic and scientific progress in America, J. L. Taylor, Chamber of Commerce executive secretary, predicted yesterday at a meeting of the Exchange Club in the Washington. "The behavior of the American people in the last four years has been th 6 greatest display of intelligence in history,” he declared. $75 Beta Theta Pi Pin Stolen William B. Wilson. Michigan hotel, last night reported theft of a Beta Theta Pi fraternity pin, valued at $75, from his room.

Eighty-five percent of the women believe the country will be better off after the depression than it was in its most prosperous years. Other findings of the survey: Ninety-two per cent believe that everyone, or at least some specific group, have benefited from the NRA. Ninety-three per cent believe they should support only firms loyal to the NRA. Seventy-nine per cent think the NRA is not contrary to our form of government. Fifty-two per cent believe that raising price? will help bring about recovery.

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1933

President Roosevelt will choose the tune ... and, like marionettes, congressmen will dance to it, when they start their momentous session Jan. 3.

The government has been handing out so much money in so many directions, the veterans’ friends will argue, that the ex-soldier should be penalized no longer in the name of “emergency.” The treasury is expecting a surplus for the next fiscal year over normal expenditures, and, although no one knows what the emergency bill will be, veterans will stress that fact. Veteran expenditures last fiscal year were $893,000,000 and will run over $600,000,000 this year. Although a $350,000,000 saving was expected, veteran costs in the first four months were but $63,000,000 under those for the same period last year. a a a ECONOMY ACT—The other big saving in this measure was made through a 15 per cent cut in federal employe salaries. Under a sliding scale provision, the president could restore that reduction or any

New Device Takes Talk Out of Radio Programs

BY WATSON DAVIS Director, Science Service CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 30. —A device that automatically takes the talk, including advertising, out of radio programs has been developed by Professor Gleason W. Kenrick of Tufts College, Mass., who was demonstrating his radio talk eliminator to the American Association for the Advancement of Science here today.

Seemingly endowed with intelligence and discrimination, this robot radio censor looks like a supplementary radio set that is hooked up with a conventional radio broadcast receiver. Actually, the talk eliminator works automatically and utilizes a combination of electrical devices which result in the impartial suppression of all talk and announcements, along with advertising "plugging,” that some radio listeners find objectionable. The radio talk eliminator hookup is such that whenever there is a quarter of a seebnd silence in the program, the radio set is silent for ten seconds. When a speaker stops for breath, his momentary silence, detected by the talk eliminator, in turn silences the radio to his message for ten seconds. The detecting “brain” in the talk eliminator is a detector amplifier similar to the automatic volume control devices now commercially incorporated in radio sets. Whenever the current in the "brain” tube drops to zero for the predetermined fraction of a second, a selective relay comes into action that silences the radio for a predetermined length of time. Professor Kenrick has found that setting the talk hating robot for ten seconds of silence is an effective antidote for most radio chatter. Avery fast talker, like Floyd Gibbons, can beat the eliminator which can not silence him until he stops for breath. Music, which is usually continuous, passes inspection by the censor robot except in the rare instances when there are dramatic

Thirty-one per cent said working members of their family had more leisure time on account of the NRA. Eighty-eight per cent think the quality of goods under the NRA is better or the same. In the group having more -leisure time. 29 per cent of the New Yorkers said they spent it loafing, 12 per cent said they spent it in housework. In Milwaukee, however, only 16 per cent said they spent their new leisure loafing and 21 per cent worked in their homes. One woman said she spent her leisure time complaining. and a Pittsburgh woman said she spent hers worrying whether her firm was going broke.

part of it in case the cost of living rose. The Budget Bureau is providing for restoration of 5 per cent, involving $45,000,000. But some congressional leaders favor giving back the entire 15 per cent and such restoration is not unlikely. BANKlNG—Further bank reform and control is fairly certain in this administration. Mr. Roosevelt wants a uniform national banking which will absorb national and state banks under close control and possibly headed by a strong federal central bank. He is firmly convinced that institutions which operate with "other people’s money” should be scrutinized carefully. The recent WigginChase National Bank disclosures have made congre&s and the public more “anti-banker” than ever and Roosevelt can have such legislation as he wants. Deposit insurance will force all

pauses as there often are in symphonic compositions. Radio broadcasting stations will be able to counteract the use of the talk eliminator, if many listeners equip their sets with them, by supplying a musical background to all announcements and advertising speeches. But if the talk eliminator is thus thwarted, Professor Kenrick promises to improve it by adding some sound filters -which will have the ability to differentiate between musical sounds and the sound of the human voice. STATE G. 0. P. VICTORY PREDICTED BY ROBINSON Senator, Back Fro,m Tour of Indiana, Forecasts Clean Sweep. By Times Special WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. 30. Indiana will vote Republican in the next election, naming all Republicans to state and county tickets, it was forecast here by Senator Arthur R. Robinson, who just arrived from Indiana after a tour of the state. On his tour, Senator Robinson campaigned against the 1933 economy act as it affected veterans' compensation. He plans to introduce a bill repealing the act as soon as congress reconvenes. POLICE ROOKIES END INSTRUCTION COURSE Sixteen Men Will Assume Active Duty on Monday. School days ended yesterday for sixteen police rookies who Monday will begin their “pavement pounding” duties. The rookies have been given a concentrated five days’ course of instruction, including target practice under direction of patrolman Harry Canterbury, firearms expert, and in police procedure and practice, and the legal aspect and presentation of evidence in court, by Captain Otto Pettit. POLICE GIVE PISTOL Sullivan Makes Presentation to Firearms Instructor. A special target pistol, gift of members of the Indianapolis police force, was presented yesterday to Sergeant C. C. Lafler, Eleventh infantry, It. Benjamin Harrison, who for four months has instructed the force in the handling of firearms. Presentation was made by Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan.

: banks into the federal reserve system by 1936 and the RFC is acquiring a stake in many banks through buying their preferred stock. Thus, increasing control already is in process. Commercial bankers will fight to eliminate the permanent insurance plan, effective in July next year, covering all deposits up to SIO,OOO, 75 per cent up to $50,000, and 50 per cent above $50,000. Mr. Roosevelt would like to give the permanent plan a tryout. Full insurance of deposits up to $2,500, effective in January, will be continued in any event. ana STOCK MARKET—A regulatory law seems sure. Roosevelt wants to eliminate bear raids and pool operations and his proposed legislation will be based on reports from both an inter-departmental committee on stock exchange control and the senate banking and currency committee, which still is investigating the New York exchange. Possible methods of control have been studied carefully. SECURITIES ACT—Mr. Roosevelt favors "clarification” rather than modification, opposes any weakening, but wants to eliminate any ambiguities. Investment bankers protest being held completely liable, along with corporation directors, for any misstatements or omissions of facts from security advertisements. They say the act is holding up recovery by scaring off security issues. That’s a moot point, since other factors obviously are operatting to that end. Federal Trade Commissioner James Landis, who wrote the act, says it has enabled the FTC to keep hundreds of millions in bad stock away from the public. ANTI-LYNCHING-Stirred by a large increase in lynching and by recent spectacular mass murders in California, Missouri and Maryland, Senator Costigan of Colorado promises such a bill. The Dyer and-lynching bill was passed by the house, but died in a senate filibuster. Costigan’s bill will resemble Dyer’s, which would have made counties liable for deaths of lynching victims, removed complacent sheriffs, and provided for federal prosecution of lynchers. a a a PURE FOOD AND DRUGS—The Tugwell bill for protection of users of drugs, foods and cosmetics is expected to pass in modified form, i The measure forbade advertising I satements which legally couldn't be made on labels, hit at poisonous ; sods, and established more detailed ; standards and definitions of quality, i The patent medicine lobby and otoher influences, regarding the bill j as too drastic, appear to have insured important changes. COMMUNICATIONS—An administration plan calls for federal con- ; trol over all wire and air communi- j cations, with monopolies through mergers of telegraph and radio com- ! panies which would be controlled \ rigidly by a powerful new federal j commission. Strong opposition to the monopoly feature has developed, led by Speaker Rainey and Senator Cou- I zens of Michigan. CRIME—The Copeland committee. which investigated racketeering | and the underworld, has a program : for combating crime which provides firearms control, federal par- ! ticipation in most kidnaping cases, a national fingerprint system, and! modification of the unanimous jury: requirement for conviction. PHILIPPINES—The independence ; issue is back again. Filipinos re- j jected the Hawes-Cutting act granting independence in ten years, and now ask immediate freedom. They also ask large concessions for subsequent imports of Filipino products. It's doubtful whether this congress will act. APPOINTMENTS—Couzens has promised to fight confirmation of Martin Conboy, attorney for Albert H. Wiggin in the stock market investigation, as United States district attorney for New York City. William C. Bullitt will be confirmed quickly as ambassador to! Russia, but opponents of recogi i-1 tion are likely t take the occasi n > to express tthemselves.

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NRA, REPEAL, FLOODS, GANG KILLINGS, AND POLITICS LEAD YEAR’S PARADE OF EVENTS Indianapolis Citizenry Feels National Bank Crisis; City Budget Is Attacked; Political Patronage Hit. SIX NOTABLE CITIZENS SUCCUMB Notre Dame Eleven’s Victory Over Army’s Favored Team Features Sporting Achivements of 1933. BY TRISTRAM COFFIN Times Staff Writer As the old year 1933 “wearily shuffles off this mortal coil,” it leaves behind it certain indelible imprints upon the life of the community and state that are never to be forgotten.

The year shot into action with the inauguration of Governor Paul V McNutt, scholarpolitician, following a terrific Democratic landslide. Seeking a complete control of government, Governor McNutt forced a revolutionary shakeup in state offices. The term, "deserving Democrat” was coined as positions were stuffed with members of that party. A progressive legislature, dominated by Governor McNutt and Earl Peters, Democratic state chairman, threw out the Wright bone dry law, framed anew sales tax, and decreed that city elections should skip a year. A controversial storm met the beer bill but it was pushed through after many compromises. Earl Peters resigned his post and announced his candidacy for United States senator. Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch was named new state chairman. Thirsty citizens gleefully consumed 16,0000 cases April 7 as beer returned to the state. A mounting wave of protest brought draught beer, by edict, although it was barred in the beer bill. Beer prices came down. Indiana overwhelmingly drowned dry sentiment in voting for repeal June 6. Alcohol and water as blends flooded Indianapolis Dec. 5. Disclosures by The Times echoed throughout the nation. National measures were felt in Indiana as banks closed Feb. 29 to reopen March 14. "Keep cool” warnings were reiterated in the news- j papers. Defunct bank investigations : revealed questionable operations among certain bank executives. Thousands joyfully returned to work in Indiana as the NRA became AUTHORIZE CLOSING AUDUBON SPUR LINE Evidence Shows Branch Is Losing Money. Abandonment of the Audubon road spur line operated by Indianapolis Railways, as part of the East j Washington street service, was authorized yesterday by the public service commission. Evidence was presented to show that the line is being operated at! a loss, that only thirteen persons daily get on and off the cars at Julian avenue, and that tracks require repairs costing $20,000 to $25,000. The line originally was to connect a passenger station on the Pennsylvania railroad with Washington street, but the station has been discontinued.

CHILD BADLY BRUISED WHEN STRUCK BY AUTO Woman Driver Says Girl Ran in Front of Car on West Side Street. Running in front of an automobile | in the 2700 block on West Washing- | ton street yesterday, Jean Smith, 9, of 310 South Harris street, was knocked down and suffered severe bruises of the head and body. Mrs. Mary Gunter, 41, of 512 West New York street, driver of the car, said the child ran directly into the path of the automobile and then stepped. The child was taken to the hospital. There was no arrest. DESIGN FAST BATTLE PLANE FOR U. S. NAVY Construction of New Type Craft Revealed by Rear-Admiral. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. The navy department is constructing an experimental fighting plane, equipped with a double supercharged motor, which, if successful, will give the United States one of the fastest types of military aircraft in the world, Rear-Admiral Ernest J. King, chief of naval aeronautics, revealed today. BRIDGE BIDS RECEIVED Paving Project Offers Also Taken by Highway Commission. The state highway commission, yesterday at the Claypool, received bids on nine bridge and eight paving projects. A total of 123 bids were received. Low bids totaled $222,228.30 for the bridge projects and $471,182.88 for the paving jobs. Swallows Poison in Error Obtaining the wrong medicine bottle from a cabinet, David Fields, 44, Negro, 870 Edgemont street, drank two ounces of a mixture of gasoline and carbolic acid by mistake, police were notified last night. The incident occurred at the home Gertrude Reese, Negro. 2433 thel street, where Fields was a Visitor.

operative. Civil works projects and civilian conservation corps camps swallowed up more unemployed. Sporadic labor union disputes broke out. National Measures Felt Drastic reductions in the city budget bitterly were contested by real- | tors and school authorities. Duplications in city offices and padding j of utility rates were revealed by The : Times. Utility rate skirmished ! flamed through the courts and newspapers. Municipal ownership of the the Citizens Gas Company and the | Indianapolis Water Company was | proposed. A petition for natural gas was denied. South side community i clubs initiated a drive for track elevation. Startling dicrepancies and inequalities in property tax valuation were revealed by The Times. McNutt Patronage Attacked Daring flight of ten desparate criminals from the Indiana state prison, Michigan City, Sept. 26. was followed by an unbroken reign of terror in the state for a month, sweeping through headlines over’ the nation. Attacks against the “deI serving Democrat” policy that replaced a veteran warden with a politician thundred at Governor McNutt and his patronage dispenser, Pleas Greenlee. Slaying an Ohio sheriff to free John Dillinger, implicated in the Massachusetts Avenue $20,000 bank raid, the mobsters plundered state banks. One convict was seized immediately following the prison break and another was killed by straight-shooting Brown county •farmers. Harry Copeland, parole violator and Dillinger lieutenant, was returned to prison after his arrest in Chicago. Tragedy marked the capture of mobster Edward Shouse by state police as state officer Eugene Teague of Indianapolis was slain by a bullet intended for Shouse. City Policeman Shot Bandits ruthlessly shot city police sergeant Lester Jones as he surprised them Feb. 7. Suspects were held. An audacious plot to free the suspects from Marion county jail was disclosed. Two slayers pleaded guilty and were given life sentences. The trial of one suspect, Willie Mason, ended with jury dismissal. An employe was seriously wounded in a gun duel as bandits fled from the Hamilton-Harris tobacco warehouse here. Citizens were alarmed over a flurry of milk poisoning. A city man was held in the degrading Illinois torture murder of an old woman. Demure musician Rheta Wynekoop, Indianapolis, was murdered in the home of her accentric mother-in-law at Chicago. Hundreds thronged the funeral here. State teachers were shocked to learn that $25,000 was stolen from their fund. Miss Cora Steele, Terra Haute pedagog, was held. Dual control of Butler university was charged and bitter internal wrangles were revealed by the sudden resignation of Dr. Walter I. Athearn, president. De Pauw university was stirred by investigations of the powerful American Association of University Professors.

Floods Rout Families Families were driven out of ther homes into zero weather March 21 as state rivers overran their banks, spreading damage and devastation. Six deaths, two in Indianapolis, were reported during the White river flood, May 13. Mrs. Virginia Jenckes, Indiana congresswoman, launched a campaign in congress for flood relief appropriations. Russell Boardman, world famous c peed flier, crashed to his death at the Municipal airport July 1. United States investigators entered the probe of the fatal airplane crash near Chesterton in which seven persons met terrible death. Six farmers were killed as the truck in which they were returning from the World's fair struck an auto near South Bend. Razing a Crawfordsville downtown block, a huge fire caused $1,000,000 damage. Indianapolis felt the loss of six of its most prominent citizens who passed on during the year. The Rt. Rev. Joseph Chartrand, beloved bishop of the Indianapolis Catholic diocese: Milo Stuart, assistant school superintendent; Dr. Mary H. Young, foundation psychiatrist; J. P. Frenzel, civic leader and banker, Russel Rottger, Indiana Beil Telephone Company, vice-president, and Woods. Caperton, former Eli Lilly Company executive. Meyer Wins at Speedway Louis Meyer, west coast speed demon, flashed across the tape at the annual Speedway classic to set anew winning record. Martinsville upset Greencastle to win the state basketball crown. Notre Dame’s Ramblers lost their driving punch to straggle through a depressing season only to rise to gridiron summits by defeating the hitherto unbeaten Army team. Elmer Layden, one of the illustrious “Four Horsemen,” returned to South Bend as athletic director and football coach, replacing Hunk Anderson. Fifed with hope and vague predictions the new year, 1934 awaits its hours!